Spectacular sunset hits Sydney

Updated 0902 GMT (1602 HKT) July 29, 2014

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Spectacular sunset in Sydney – Sydney residents enjoyed a stunning sunset Monday night, and took to social media to share their favorite shots. Photographer Richard Hirsty captures the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour against a florescent sky.

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Spectacular sunset in Sydney – Sunsets are caused by "scattering" -- the effect that occurs when light hits airborne particles. The colors we see depend on the wavelength of the light and size of the particles. Here a girl at play is silhouetted in David Henry's shot.

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Spectacular sunset in Sydney – Photos of the sunset like this one by Meagan Patroni were rapidly posted to Twitter and Instagram.

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Spectacular sunset in Sydney – Though no stranger to pretty sunsets, Sydneysiders went particularly click-happy over this one. Keith McInnes captured the violet hues reflected in the water.

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Spectacular sunset in Sydney – The orange and violet hues lit up the sky and clouds just after 5 p.m., greeting office workers on their way home. This photo was taken by Peter Keegan.

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Spectacular sunset in Sydney – Another beautiful capture, this time by Bevan Shields.

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Spectacular sunset in Sydney – Many a good photo is a case of being in the right place at the right time, as this one of the majestic Sydney Opera House by Richard Hirsty shows.

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Spectacular sunset in Sydney – It wasn't just the sunset that was beautiful. The sunrise on Tuesday morning was also picturesque. Photo by Dylan Munro.